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Welcome to the Portsmouth School Department's
Pupil Personnel Services Office
The Pupil Personnel Services Office is responsible for student services that supplement and support the instructional program for students.
The Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Office works collaboratively with school and District leaders, teachers, students, and families to provide the tools, guidance, supports, and services needed to ensure access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.
The PPS Office is responsible for the oversight of:
- Special Education and Related Services under the IDEA
- Section 504 for students
- School Nurse Teachers
- School Psychologists
- School Social Workers
- Speech Language Pathologists
- School Counselors
- Child Outreach
Families are important partners in educating and preparing our Portsmouth students with opportunities for a successful future. Our office looks forward to partnering with you as we strive to assist students to become life ready, college ready, and/or career ready with 21st century skills.
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Dr. Lisa Colwell
Email: colwelll@portsmouthschoolsri.org
401-683-1039 x1016
Administrative Assistant
Donna Garcia
Email: garciad@portsmouthschoolsri.org
401-683-1039 x1016
Census Clerk
Chelsea Lauder
Email: lauderc@portsmouthschoolsri.org
401-683-1039 x1014
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Child Outreach/Pre-School Coordinator - Melville Elementary School
Deana Dufficy
Email: dufficyd@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Special Education Coordinator - Portsmouth High School
Charity Shea
Email: sheac@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Special Education Coordinator - Portsmouth Middle School, Gr. 6-8
Jodi Dame
Email: damej@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Special Education Coordinator - Elementary Schools and PMS, Gr. 4&5
Jill Hague
Email: haguej@portsmouthschoolsri.org
